Elijah’s Book, A Place They Love

Elijah CarbajalShut Up and Teach

Hey everyone. I realize it’s been a hot minute since I’ve shared anything, so here I am. Today I talk about the backstory, message, and process of writing my book, A Place They Love. This book will challenge you, motivate you, encourage you, and validate you as a teacher, so pick up a copy today! MORE EPISODES

Ambassador Love

Rebecca HuffBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Grade Better

TL;DR: Rebecca shares her journey about becoming a Teach Better Ambassador and what it means to her to belong to a family of educators who have become friends. She shares things she has learned that have changed her teaching. Ambassador Love My Teach Better journey started with my mentor, Colissa Jordan. She knew that Ambassadors would be the group for … Read More

Branding Your Classroom

Elijah CarbajalShut Up and Teach

When you think of a brand of an item, a lot of ideas and concepts can come to mind, one of which is community. In today’s episode, find out how creating a brand for your classroom can create a sense of belonging.   MORE EPISODES

EP72: Access is NOT Equity when it Comes to Family Engagement

The Staff Room PodcastStaff Room Podcast

In Episode 72 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about barriers to Family Engagement in schools. Infusing a few personal anecdotes and research on the topic, the duo deep dives into the conversation about what prevents families in our communities from not only participating, but engaging with the school community. They move from talking about parent Involvement to … Read More

Addressing Character, Excellence, and Community Remotely

Teach Better TeamBlog, Connect Better

TL;DR: Addressing character, excellence, and community with your students is a necessary part of education that should not be forgotten in a virtual setting. Strategies for addressing character, excellence, and community remotely include modeling appropriate character for our students, providing opportunities for student empowerment, and being there for one another. “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” – Peter Drucker. When wading … Read More